P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

Topics that are specific to cruising
User avatar

Topic author
Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#51

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

Midlandslass wrote: 12 May 2019, 08:51
Hope you enjoy your grills experience.
Go up to the restaurant when you embark and check out where your table is.
If you don't like the position have a word with the Maitre D' and he may be able to move you.
If there's a particular favourite meal you enjoy it's worth asking if the chef will make it for you. They can only say no, just give a days notice.
Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to it. :thumbup:

User avatar

Dancing Queen
Senior First Officer
Senior First Officer
Posts: 3819
Joined: January 2013
Location: Derbyshire

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#52

Post by Dancing Queen »

Midlandslass wrote: 12 May 2019, 08:51
Hope you enjoy your grills experience.
Go up to the restaurant when you embark and check out where your table is.
If you don't like the position have a word with the Maitre D' and he may be able to move you.
If there's a particular favourite meal you enjoy it's worth asking if the chef will make it for you. They can only say no, just give a days notice.
It is no longer an option to order 'off menu' in Princess Grill and hasn't been for the last 12/18 months although I'm sure there will still be the odd exceptions, however there is still an excellent A La Carte menu available so I'm sure Merv won't be disappointed.
Jo

User avatar

Topic author
Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#53

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

Only been on board 6 hours and already spotted sunbed hogging on the Grills Terrace. No tatty paperbacks here though. They use iPhones to save the beds!

User avatar

Stephen
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15925
Joined: January 2013
Location: Down Souf. The civilised end of the country :)

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#54

Post by Stephen »

Mervyn and Trish wrote: 12 May 2019, 18:33
Only been on board 6 hours and already spotted sunbed hogging on the Grills Terrace. No tatty paperbacks here though. They use iPhones to save the beds!

Could be lucrative :)

User avatar

Topic author
Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#55

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

I'm starting a collection

User avatar

Manoverboard
Ex Team Member
Posts: 13014
Joined: January 2013
Location: Dorset

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#56

Post by Manoverboard »

If you get caught just say that your Doctor told you to keep taking the tablets :thumbup:
Keep smiling, it's good for your well being

User avatar

Topic author
Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#57

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

Update. So far we're enjoying the Princess Grills experience. The cabin is nice. As said above it is very like the D deck cabins on Azura though the balcony is smaller and not overlooked. The highlight is definitely the food and the service in the restaurant. The downside is of course the cost! Just hope I can get a good price for those phones.
Last edited by Mervyn and Trish on 14 May 2019, 09:13, edited 1 time in total.

User avatar

GillD46
Senior First Officer
Senior First Officer
Posts: 3364
Joined: January 2013
Location: Gower Peninsula, South Wales

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#58

Post by GillD46 »

Are you enjoying the Grill’s Lounge? We find it a lovely place for a pre-dinner cocktail, and an anytime (included) coffee. You can also request a free coffee from your sun-bed on the deck. My favourite is an iced coffee on a warm day. Plus of course all the treats...
Gill

User avatar

Topic author
Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#59

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

Not tried it yet Gill. Last night was freebie drinks with the Captain, whom we've seen previously on P&O and looks like he should have his Mum's permission to be here! I must say the canapés were a class above those served on P&O.

An officer we were talking to confirmed my feeling that since Carnival took over there was no point having two lines directly competing as Cunard and P&O once did and they were now deliberately aiming at different markets and different price brackets. Even outside the Grills there are very few loud.,obese, tattooed, lycra clad lads and ladettes on here. My inner snob is definitely coming out!

We will try the coffee later. Not warm enough yet for too much Terrace lounging!

User avatar

GillD46
Senior First Officer
Senior First Officer
Posts: 3364
Joined: January 2013
Location: Gower Peninsula, South Wales

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#60

Post by GillD46 »

I’m glad you seem to be enjoying it.
Gill

User avatar

Topic author
Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#61

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

My bank manager may be less pleased!

But we most certainly are.

User avatar

GillD46
Senior First Officer
Senior First Officer
Posts: 3364
Joined: January 2013
Location: Gower Peninsula, South Wales

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#62

Post by GillD46 »

Great to hear.
Gill

User avatar

Dancing Queen
Senior First Officer
Senior First Officer
Posts: 3819
Joined: January 2013
Location: Derbyshire

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#63

Post by Dancing Queen »

GillD46 wrote: 14 May 2019, 14:06
Great to hear.
Sounds like we might have a new recruit Gill :clap: :clap:
Jo

User avatar

david63
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 9391
Joined: January 2012
Location: Lancashire

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#64

Post by david63 »

Out of interest Merv when you were embarking Azura were you part of the online check-in trial and if so how does it work?
Last edited by david63 on 14 May 2019, 21:19, edited 1 time in total.

User avatar

GillD46
Senior First Officer
Senior First Officer
Posts: 3364
Joined: January 2013
Location: Gower Peninsula, South Wales

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#65

Post by GillD46 »

Dancing Queen wrote: 14 May 2019, 17:59
GillD46 wrote: 14 May 2019, 14:06
Great to hear.
Sounds like we might have a new recruit Gill :clap: :clap:
I’m not surprised Jo, and bet you aren’t either :clap:
Gill

User avatar

Topic author
Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#66

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

david63 wrote: 14 May 2019, 18:50
Out of interest Merv when you were embarking Azura were you part of the online check-in trial and if so how does it work?
No we weren't. But we had priority check in because of both Caribou status and suite residence so we were aboard faster than you can say Lewis Hamilton. The same applied second week with Cunard.

User avatar

Topic author
Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#67

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

GillD46 wrote: 14 May 2019, 19:40
Dancing Queen wrote: 14 May 2019, 17:59
GillD46 wrote: 14 May 2019, 14:06
Great to hear.
Sounds like we might have a new recruit Gill :clap: :clap:
I’m not surprised Jo, and bet you aren’t either :clap:
Full conclusions yet to be published but if cost is ignored there's likely to be a clear winner. In fact jumping ahead slightly the Queen's cabin next to us is pretty similar to the Azura suite but of course is even more money. Be some tough thinking to do.


Midlandslass
Cadet
Cadet
Posts: 91
Joined: November 2015

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#68

Post by Midlandslass »

Maybe your inner snob calling to you :lol:
Seriously, friends of ours who regularly travel Cunard have taken a couple of Caribbean fly cruises on P&O and first thing they commented on was the “tattoo and vest brigade”.
We will be in 5191 (QV) in July and looking forward to the wonderful wake view with an iced drink from the mini bar. Maybe that’s my inner snob ;)

User avatar

Manoverboard
Ex Team Member
Posts: 13014
Joined: January 2013
Location: Dorset

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#69

Post by Manoverboard »

I remember getting slacked off for suggesting that Cunard attracted snobs … just saying ;)
Keep smiling, it's good for your well being

User avatar

GillD46
Senior First Officer
Senior First Officer
Posts: 3364
Joined: January 2013
Location: Gower Peninsula, South Wales

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#70

Post by GillD46 »

Midlandslass wrote: 15 May 2019, 08:36
Maybe your inner snob calling to you :lol:
Seriously, friends of ours who regularly travel Cunard have taken a couple of Caribbean fly cruises on P&O and first thing they commented on was the “tattoo and vest brigade”.
We will be in 5191 (QV) in July and looking forward to the wonderful wake view with an iced drink from the mini bar. Maybe that’s my inner snob ;)
5191 is our favourite: we’ve had that one several times. 4191 too.
Gill

User avatar

Topic author
Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#71

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

Just met someone from the BBC 20 years ago in the lift!

User avatar

Topic author
Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#72

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

We did lunch in the courtyard today. Lovely. Great tip thank you.

And dozed in the sun on the terrace.

The Cunard Grills system of off limits areas has never bothered me when travelling in steerage because the exclusive areas are a small proportion of the ship. Now I'm inside the fence I'm rather enjoying them!

I have the impression from studying the deck plans and my memories of QM2 that they're not so private on there. I seem to recall being able to peer into the restaurants from the promenade deck.

User avatar

GillD46
Senior First Officer
Senior First Officer
Posts: 3364
Joined: January 2013
Location: Gower Peninsula, South Wales

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#73

Post by GillD46 »

Yes, although I prefer the Grills experience on QM2. I particularly like the Lounge. There is also a stairway right through one side of the Grill’s terrace on QM2, but it doesn’t actually bother me. The cabins are better too. I do seem to be in a minority though, as most “Grillers” prefer the smaller sisters. However, we travel on any and all of them!
Gill

User avatar

Topic author
Mervyn and Trish
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15258
Joined: February 2013

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#74

Post by Mervyn and Trish »

In Olden this morning. I'm remembering a previous visit when a woman in the shop opposite the berth was moaning about the cruise ships while making her living selling tourist tat to their passengers. Norwegian irony.

User avatar

Stephen
Commodore
Commodore
Posts: 15925
Joined: January 2013
Location: Down Souf. The civilised end of the country :)

Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

#75

Post by Stephen »

Mervyn and Trish wrote: 15 May 2019, 09:35
Just met someone from the BBC 20 years ago in the lift!

Did you owe him money and he's come to collect ;)

Sounds like you're both having a great time Merv. Regards to Trish from us both.
Last edited by Stephen on 16 May 2019, 10:39, edited 1 time in total.

Return to “Cruise Specific Discussion”